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Friday, February 15, 2013

Lisa continues on in about the same condition as she was in the last post, which is good. Her blood tests from this Wednesday were “Great”. I don’t understand it but I’m lovin’ it. She continues to wake up in the morning half of the time on her own for school and get herself ready. We typically pick her up at about 12:30 – 1:00 and she will come home and sleep for a couple hours.

She’s a healthy eater in that she makes pretty good choices for an 8 year old. Carrots, apples, berries, low fat cottage cheese, toast, shredded wheat, or waffles for breakfast. (and not a whole lot I might add) The same choices for lunch with the occasional inclusion of mac and cheese. Dinner is whatever magical concoction dad can pull together. (usually amazing) We never really stocked up on too much of the “bad things” but these days we’re a little more conscious. We’re still trying to get a grip on Lisa’s weight gain and she’s on board. Every now and then you can catch her doing some little exercises that her teachers have taught her. I think it’s working. I’m not having trouble zipping up her jacket like I was a couple weeks ago.

So what’s on tap for the near future? Chemo is scheduled for next week. Send her your best.

This weekend Lisa will be taking her family on a journey to the city of State College, PA to attend THON. There she will enthrall the gathering with her infectious wit and spirit. THON is the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon. It is a yearlong effort, by the students, to raise funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer. Since 1977, THON has raised more than $89 million for the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital. We are all very excited to participate in this event and spend some quality time with our PA cousins. Click on the link to find out more about this amazing event.

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O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and Charity for His creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore of you to obtain for Lisa health, strength and to be cancer free. The answer to my prayer may require a miracle. Even so, you are the saint of Miracles. O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. ___________________________

St. Gerard, who, like the Savior, loved children so tenderly and by your prayers freed many from disease and even death, listen to us who are pleading for our sick child. We thank God for the great gift of our daughter, Lisa and ask him to restore our child to health if such be his holy will. This favor, we beg of you through your love for all children and mothers. Amen.___________________________

Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them. Matthew 18:19-20